GMO Survey Article Questions 1.What was the main idea of the article? 2.Give three (3) pieces of evidence to support your answer to #1.

3.What controversies (or issues) surrounding food and agriculture are mentioned in the article? (a list is fine here, explain if necessary). 4.Was this a scientifically valid survey? Why or why not? 5.Discuss the pro’s and con’s of labeling food. Consider all stakeholders. Questions for group work & discussion:

Genetically Modified Foods… …What’s your opinion?

Your Assignment: Think Think Read, talk, research Read, talk, research Prepare a “ Position Paper ” on Genetically Modified Foods. Prepare a “ Position Paper ” on Genetically Modified Foods. This is an Argumentative/Persuasive type essay. This is an Argumentative/Persuasive type essay.

The Concept: “ Argumentative/Persuasive ” means that you clearly state you position on the subject, and provide scientific evidence to support your position. “ Argumentative/Persuasive ” means that you clearly state you position on the subject, and provide scientific evidence to support your position.

The Details: Your paper should include: Your paper should include: An introduction which introduces the topic and controversy and clearly outlines your position An introduction which introduces the topic and controversy and clearly outlines your position Three (3) points of support for your position. Each point is adequately developed using general and specific support. Elaborate on each of your chosen points of argument. Three (3) points of support for your position. Each point is adequately developed using general and specific support. Elaborate on each of your chosen points of argument. A conclusion which summarizes your points and position. A conclusion which summarizes your points and position.

Mechanics: Minimum of two (2) sources. These should be as credible as possible (no “Wikipedia”, Yahoo News, etc.). References should be properly cited (MLA or APA). Minimum of two (2) sources. These should be as credible as possible (no “Wikipedia”, Yahoo News, etc.). References should be properly cited (MLA or APA). Please use parenthetical reference when using someone else’s ideas, facts, data. DO NOT try to pass off someone else’s work as yours. I will not accept papers not properly cited. I will use the necessary tools to check for plagiarism. Please use parenthetical reference when using someone else’s ideas, facts, data. DO NOT try to pass off someone else’s work as yours. I will not accept papers not properly cited. I will use the necessary tools to check for plagiarism.

A few thoughts… Don’t write a book! A couple of well written pages is probably enough. Refine your thoughts and choose your words carefully. You are only writing five paragraphs, not five chapters. Don’t write a book! A couple of well written pages is probably enough. Refine your thoughts and choose your words carefully. You are only writing five paragraphs, not five chapters. Please use 11 or 12 point font, 1 ½ or double space. Please use 11 or 12 point font, 1 ½ or double space. Realize that because of the topic some of your sources may be very biased. Realize that because of the topic some of your sources may be very biased. Let the rubric be your guide. Let the rubric be your guide. Your job is to PERSUADE me! Your job is to PERSUADE me!